Diseases & Disorders of the Skin Crossword

a mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
a large blister containing a watery fluid
a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains fluid or pus
any flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or red spot
a solid bump larger than .4 inches that can be easily felt
an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule
an abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color, sometimes associated with cancer
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak, for example
itchy swollen lesion that lasts only lasts a few hours such as hives and mosquito bites
a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
cracked skin that penetrates the dermis, such as severely cracked lips or hands
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
also known as a scar
large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum (2words)
distended or dilated surface blood vessels
a deficiency in perspiration
bacteria causing body odor
excessive sweating
also known as prickly heat (2wds)
also known as pinkeye
inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by scaling and severe itching
inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by scaling and severe itching
red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back
a term used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin